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Citizenship Case: Bengson vs. Cruz by Darven Cinchez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the citizenship status of respondent Teodoro C. Cruz. It notes that Cruz was originally a natural-born Filipino citizen but lost his citizenship when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and swore allegiance to the US. Cruz later reacquired Philippine citizenship through repatriation. The petitioner claims Cruz is not qualified to be a member of the House of Representatives since he is no longer a natural-born citizen. However, the court finds that Cruz regained his status as a natural

Author

Darven Cinchez

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